| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $162.26 | 6.109% | $172.1725 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 10.373% | $76.5989 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.72 | 4.414% | $175.1232 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 4.563% | $19.2082 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.45 | 9.610% | $246.0196 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.96 | 4.636% | $248.9918 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.51 | 5.225% | $204.6731 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.67 | $1,142.7873 | $1,142.78 | $1,142.70 | $1,142.80 | |